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Sharjah bans New Year’s Eve fireworks display

Sharjah bans New Year’s Eve fireworks in solidarity with Gaza

The decision was announced in a Facebook post and legal measures would be taken against those found violating the ban.

Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, and Poonam Bhojani, CEO of Innoventures Education partner to open new K-12 school in Sharjah Image Supplied

New K-12 international school coming to Sharjah’s Aljada project

Scheduled to open in 2026, the American curriculum school will have the capacity to house 2,000 pupils

Dubai announces new speed limit on Al Ittihad Road

Dubai: Speed limit on Al Ittihad Road starts from November 20

The decision is based on a recent study that reviewed the number of entrances/exits, proximity of intersections and recurrence of traffic accidents

Air Arabia announces record net profit for first nine months of 2023 image supplied.

Air Arabia nine-month net profit rises 53% to reach Dhs1.32bn

Revenue earned for the period rose by 16 per cent, taking the amount to Dhs4.45bn

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Sharjah’s 4-day weekend as it confirms holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

The Sharjah government announced a holiday for public sector workers on Thursday, September 28

Sharjah road closure

Sharjah authority announces partial closure of Maliha Road

The Sharjah road closure is being implemented due to maintenance work set to be carried out on the street

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Sharjah introduces rules regulating mosques, Islamic activities

The decision includes legal articles related to regulating the construction, modification and maintenance of mosques

voco to debut in Sharjah (Image: Supplied by IHG Hotels and Resorts)

IHG to enter Sharjah with voco property

The 191-key hotel is expected to open in 2027

Dubai Ferry to resume services to Sharjah Image RTA Twitter

Dubai Ferry to resume services to Sharjah

The marine transport service will run eight trips a day from Monday-Thursday, and six trips from Friday-Sunday

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Islamic New Year 1445: Saudi Arabia announces the first day of Muharram

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced the first day of Muharram for Hijri New Year 1445 as July 19

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Sharjah: SRTA announces partial closure of key road from July 17

The road works will be carried out in two phases according to the emirate’s roads and transportation authority

Sharjah’s Arada posts 186% jump in H1 2023 sales

Sharjah’s Arada posts 186% jump in H1 2023 sales

The developer sold 1,616 homes at its communities during the first half of the year

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Shopping festival: Sharjah Summer Promotions begins, up to 75% in discounts

Considered one of the key events in Sharjah’s annual retail calendar, the 65-day shopping festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year

Eid Al Adha Mega Sales Fair 2023 returns to Sharjah Image WAM.jpg

Sharjah’s Eid Al Adha Mega Sales Fair 2023 returns; discounts up to 70-80% on offer

The fair is open from 11am to 11pm at the Expo Centre Sharjah

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Xpressions Style presents ‘Back to Home’ warehouse sale

The sale will feature products including cosmetics, fragrances, skincare essentials, haircare items and fashion accessories

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Air Arabia launches new city check-in facility

The city check-in service will allow travellers to drop off their bags and collect their boarding pass at a location near them

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Air Arabia launches new route to Samara in Russia

The airline will operate three flights weekly, starting from October 1, 2023

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Air Arabia set to commence Sharjah-Bangkok flights

The daily service between the two destinations will begin from June 30

Dana Gas

UAE’s Dana Gas reports Dhs183m net profit in Q1 2023

Profitability for the quarter dropped 7 per cent compared to a 22 per cent decrease in the company’s realised prices during the period

ATM 2023: Shurooq seeks to drive growth with new developments, upgrades

The projects are poised to continue making a significant impact on Sharjah’s economy as tourism is a key driver of growth in the region

Sharjah Airport

Sharjah Airport records footfall of over 3.8 million passengers in Q1 2023

The aircraft movement for the same term also increased by 9.02 per cent, with 23,261 flights by the end of March

Ramadan Nights 2023 sale Sharjah Tourism

Ramadan Nights 2023 sale begins on April 5, discounts up to 75% on offer

Ramadan Nights 2023 will run from April 5 to 21 in Sharjah, featuring over 10,000 products from prominent brands and retailers

Some private schools in Sharjah can hike up to 5% fee for new academic year

Some private schools in Sharjah can hike fee for new academic year

However, schools with a rating below ‘Acceptable’ are not eligible to increase the tuition fee

SCCI, EDB partnership

Sharjah Chamber, EDB review funding solutions for investors

The bank is a financial enabler of the UAE’s economic diversification and industrial transformation agenda

Shurooq unveils new identity

Sharjah’s Shurooq launches new visual brand identity

The new identity incorporates an abstracted Arabic letter and the English S to symbolise a beacon for investment and transformation

Arada raises$50m from second tap of existing $450m sukuk

Sharjah’s Arada raises $50m from second tap of existing $450m sukuk

The second tap was executed based on investor feedback and inquiries, following extensive roadshows across the UK and GCC

Sharjah’s real estate transactions topped $6.5bn in 2022

Sharjah’s real estate transactions top $6.5bn in 2022

The total number of real estate transactions in 2022 reached 91,507, compared to 84,238 recorded during the previous year

Arada awards Dhs475m contract to build Vida Aljada hotel complex in Sharjah

Sharjah’s Arada awards Dhs475m contract to build Vida Aljada hotel complex

The contract to build the four-building complex was awarded to a Dubai-based company with civil and industrial construction experience

ASAS Real estate project in Khorfakkan photo courtesy WAM

Sharjah’s ASAS Real Estate launches sales of Khorfakkan Resort project

Construction work on the project has commenced and is due for completion by the end of 2025

Arada awards contracts worth $256m to build 986 homes at Sharjah’s Masaar

Arada awards contracts worth $256m to build 986 homes at Sharjah’s Masaar

A total of 1,416 homes are now under construction at Masaar